P. [84], l. 29. Dele the comma after the word “bretheryn.”
P. [88], l. 13. In your name Maria.] Lydgate, in MS. Harl. 2255, fol. 141, has given three similar acrostics of the name of the blessed Virgin.
P. [90], l. 1. Ab Ysakar.] Sic in MS. pro Abysakar. This pageant was privately printed by Mr. Collier, 12mo. Lond. 1836. The argument is taken from the apochryphal gospel of the Birth of Mary. Lydgate, in the fifth chapter of his Life of the Virgin, introduces the chief incidents here employed.
P. [94], l. 29. So.] Perhaps yow.
P. [94], l. 31 to p. [95], l. 22. This is added to the MS. in a more recent handwriting.
P. [97], l. 20. Episcopus comyth, thens Joseph.] Owing to this line being inserted in the MS. as a stage direction, and the deficiency of the metre, it has been arranged erroneously. It should be as follows:—
Episcopus. Comyth thens.
Joseph. Sere, he may evyl go, &c.
P. [99], l. 13. Foreschyth.] So in MS. for floreschyth.